FOR President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr, the results of the latest Tugon ng Masa (TNM) survey by OCTA Research is an inspiration for him to work harder.

According to the President, the outcome of the survey validates his administration’s push to improve Filipinos’ lives.

He made the comments during an interview at the 46th commencement exercises of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) in Camp Castañeda in Silang, Cavite.

He described the OCTA survey results as concrete proof of the people’s appreciation of the government’s efforts to address their needs.

“It just validates what we are doing. People are beginning to understand what we have been trying to do for the last two and a half years,” he said. “It continues to inspire me because it shows that we are making progress. That’s always good to know,” he added.

According to OCTA Research’s April 2025 TNM survey, President Marcos remains the country’s most trusted government official.

The April 2025 TNM nationwide survey indicated the President received a trust rating of 60 percent and a performance rating of 59 percent, making him the country’s most trusted government official.

Even after the recent survey indicated a decline in the President’s performance rating, the OCTA report pointed out, “It is not substantial.”

The survey firm said most Filipinos continue to trust and support the President’s performance, noting that the consistent 60 percent trust rating is evidence of the public’s continued confidence.

Malacañang said in a statement that despite the political controversies and criticisms, Filipinos remain focused on the administration’s bigger achievements and that public trust has proven resilient despite attempts to sow doubt on the Marcos administration.

“The President received a trust rating of 60% and a performance rating of 59%,” the report indicated in the April 2025 TNM nationwide survey of OCTA.

“The majority of Filipino people continue to trust and support the President’s performance,” the report said. “The consistent 60% trust rating is evidence of the public’s continued confidence.”

“Most adult Filipinos continue to express trust and approval for President Marcos Jr. based on the April 2025 TNM nationwide survey,” the OCTA survey report highlighted.

In a statement, Malacañang said despite political controversies and criticisms, Filipinos remain focused on the administration’s bigger achievements and that public trust has proven resilient despite attempts to sow doubt on the Marcos administration.

Analysts noted that despite the ever-present political noise and challenges to the administration, most Filipinos still see President Marcos as a steady and reliable leader.

“Nevertheless, positive or negative, it will not stop the President from working and fulfilling his goals for all Filipinos. He will never be distracted by the ratings, though they will all be considered for the betterment of the country,” Presidential Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said.

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Mario Fetalino Jr.